The US government quietly implemented a new rule to safeguard ICE following an incident where Renee Good was shot three times in the head by an immigration agent in Minneapolis. The shocking footage of the agent, Jonathan Ross, fatally shooting the 37-year-old woman as she attempted to drive away has triggered widespread outrage nationally and globally.
In a controversial move, the Trump administration has vocally supported the agent involved in the shooting, labeling Good as a “domestic terrorist” and characterizing the event as a “tragedy of her own making.” Amid public criticism, the White House discreetly introduced a significant alteration aimed at benefiting ICE.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy that mandates lawmakers to provide a full week’s notice before visiting ICE facilities. This measure implements a seven-day waiting period to prevent impromptu or sudden congressional visits. The change, disclosed after the tragic incident involving Good, was officially publicized on Saturday.
The restriction was brought to light when three House Democrats, Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison, were denied access to an ICE detention center in Minnesota. The lawmakers were unaware of the new requirement before their attempted visit. In response, Omar emphasized the importance of transparency regarding ICE facilities, while a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson accused the representatives of leading protestors to the site with the intent of confronting ICE officers.
Recent bodycam footage from Ross provided a different perspective on the shooting incident, contradicting claims that Good had tried to run over the officer. The video captured Good calmly addressing the officer before being shot, while Ross was heard using offensive language towards her after firing the fatal shots.